A. When removing, damaging or relocating nonlandmark trees or conducting construction activities within the drip line of nonlandmark trees on a property in the R-1, or single-family district, which is developed with one single-family residential dwelling unit and the size and shape of the property or the location of the dwelling on said property is such that the property may not be subdivided into two or more lots in conformance with Marina’s zoning and subdivision ordinances;

B. When performing normal maintenance, trimming and pruning for trees located on private property or for a street tree abutting said property when authorized by the owner of said property;

C. When removing a tree which (1) was planted as part of an approved compensation plan when such removal and the replacement of said tree are accomplished in accordance with the conditions of an existing tree removal permit as determined by the community development director or designee or (2) was planted as part of a landscaping plan approved by the city when such removal is accomplished in accordance with a modified landscaping plan approved by the community development director or designee;

D. In the event of an emergency whereby immediate action is required because of danger to life or property, any tree may be removed upon approval of the community development director or designee. Upon authorization of such removal, the community development director or designee shall file a report with the planning commission describing the facts and circumstances constituting the emergency and said report shall be provided to the tree committee. (Ord. 2020-07 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2006-19 § 1, 2006)